few more days and Torino open up its doors to the world of publishing, books, culture, with 23rd edition of the International Book Fair . The underlying theme of this edition is the theme of memory revealed. The memory that has always been central in the evolution of human societies. First through oral tradition, then through writing, men have always tried to pass on their experiences trying to organize it and relying on monuments, paintings, statues and today, new technologies make it possible to store data. And speaking of memory, in view of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy the exhibition is an opportunity to submit a reflection of the great history of 900 knots.
The guest of honor this year is' India , a country which has always played a major role in the collective imagination of the Italian people as a reservoir of ancient spirituality, myths and legends, culture and languages. Today, India is establishing itself as one of the major industrial powers and this leads all'accenturasi of its most striking contradictions. Will be in Turin and Anita Desai Anita Nair , a writer widely appreciated in the West, Vikas Swarup , diplomat and writer, and yet Tarun Tejpal , Altaf Tyrewala , Kira Nagarkal and Tishani Doshi . There will also Western writers such as Gregory David Roberts , author of Shantaram, "cult" book set in Bombay. Along with the writers then also there will be historians, journalists, and dance performances, music and movies. The Village
Bookstock this year, the pavilion dedicated to young readers, continues eperienza the previous editions, and proclaims David Dileo, or Boost Subsonica, as creator of the program for young people of secondary school.
during the event will be awarded the Prize International Book Fair, an international high-level, which is awarded annually to an important personality of world culture.
Back for the fourth year, the ' incubator, the space devoted to publishing companies with less than 24 months old and not related to the large publishing groups. Salora
The book also opens the door to the media Invasions, a new area dedicated to media, comics, music and games.
the moment is everything. Soon will come the program.
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